Category: Energy

– UK government aims for 24 GW of nuclear energy by 2050 for energy security and net-zero goals – Four gigawatt-scale reactor designs approved for new build in the UK – UK considering small modular reactors including Rolls-Royce SMR, Holtec’s SMR-300, and GEH’s BWRX-300 with funding support from the government The UK government aims to…

– Frisch spoke at Energy Storage Summit USA 2024 about IRA’s impact on energy storage industry – US grew battery energy storage system to 17GW by end of 2023 – DOE’s Frisch projected deployments to double in 2024 to 15GW, with focus on long-duration energy storage goals During the Energy Storage Summit USA 2024, DOE’s…

1. Carbonix becomes the first Australian company to fly drones BVLoS, completing a mission with SA Power Networks. 2. The BVLoS mission was approved by CASA and paves the way for drone inspections of South Australia’s electricity distribution network. 3. Use of long-range drones could reduce operating costs by up to 80%, CO2 output by…

– Korkia and Econous Green Energy have partnered to develop 600 MW of solar energy in Romania – Initial projects expected to be licensed and ready for construction in 2025 – The projects will generate enough renewable energy for approximately 200,000 European households and help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 300,000 kg annually Finnish renewable…

1. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News. 2. Reader Dennis V shares experience of owning a Chevy Bolt EV with over 240,000 miles. 3. Contact CleanTechnica for tips, advertising, or podcast guest suggestions. A Chevy Bolt owner, Dennis V, shared his experience of owning a 2018…

1. Masdar to acquire 50% stake in US renewables company Terra-Gen Power. 2. Terra-Gen has a diverse portfolio of renewable technologies, including 2.4GW of wind and solar power generation. 3. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to regulatory approvals, with both companies committed to accelerating Terra-Gen’s growth in…

1. Burns & McDonnell completed engineer-procure-construct (EPC) and self-perform construction services for nine solar projects in Wisconsin as part of Alliant Energy’s Clean Energy Blueprint. 2. The projects, which will power approximately 170,000 homes in their first year of production, were completed on time despite challenges related to COVID-19, labor, and supply chain issues. 3.…

– Silane is a key component in crafting silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. – Silicon is becoming a promising alternative to graphite in lithium-ion batteries due to its higher energy density. – Direct access to silane through partnerships like the one between OneD Battery Sciences and Koch Modular Process Systems can optimize efficiency and…

– The 50MW BESS ‘Camilla’ in Fife, Scotland connected to the National Grid in December 2023 and is expected to be augmented to last for two hours – Quinbrook and E.ON partnership developing a 230MW/460MWh BESS in Uskmouth, South Wales – TagEnergy and Harmony Energy bring online the 49MW/98MWh Jamesfield BESS project in Scotland, using…

1. South East Water in Victoria, Australia has exceeded 100,000 smart meters with significant benefits such as leak detection and water bill savings. 2. The smart meter rollout aims to replace 1 million traditional water meters by 2029, with over 14,200 customers alerted to leaks on their properties and over $5.2 million in water bill…